Research & reports

Faisal Arafat, Christine Wulandari, Rommy Qurniati · Jurnal Sylva Lestari · Indonesia

This study of Talang Mulya village, Padang Cermin district, Pesawaran, Indonesia, examines residents' willingness to accept (WTA) payment for environmental services (PES) aimed at rehabilitating the hydrological function of the upstream Way Betung sub-watershed, along with the factors influencing WTA and residents' preferred incentive forms, using WTA analysis, regression analysis, and descriptive qualitative analysis. The average respondent WTA was Rp 8,552.63 per tree per year; multiplied by the 1,462 trees in the mixed community garden, this yields a total village WTA value of Rp 12,503,945.06 per year. Education level, age, and land tenure status significantly influenced WTA value, and preferred incentive forms were cash, rural development support, seedling and fertilizer donations, and farm animals.

주혜선, Youjin Jang, 박천호 · · South Korea

A study of participants in a family-oriented urban agriculture experience program in South Korea (2015) compared a participant group with a control group. Family cohesion increased significantly in the participant group after the program, with no significant change in the control group. Recognition of urban agriculture also increased significantly among participants between pre- and post-program measurements. Among program activities, a kitchen-garden module was rated most preferred, followed by seeding, potato planting, an herbal lecture with vinegar-making, and lotus-leaf harvesting with cooking. Participants reported reduced stress, increased family unity, intimacy and dialogue, and high satisfaction with the garden's soil conditions.

王京鹏, 吴仁武, 徐宁伟 · Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni · China

Using the Liuyiyuan urban agriculture demonstration park in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China as a case study, this paper (2015) examines an "agriculture-education-economy" cyclical development model that combines student practical education with socioeconomic benefits, framed against Wenzhou's agricultural upgrading and transformation. Focusing on spatial planning and project design, it proposes a planning philosophy built on attractive plant landscapes and informed by local cultural characteristics and visitor psychological needs, organically integrating tourism, agricultural production, demonstration and outreach, cultural recreation, science education, and leisure activities within the natural environment, aiming to create a favorable learning environment that unifies human activity with the natural setting.

Waritsatul Firdausi, Enny Zulaika · Bioeksperimen Jurnal Penelitian Biologi · Indonesia

Azotobacter spp., a genus of non-symbiotic soil bacteria known for nitrogen fixation, was examined for its potential to degrade lipids and proteins using isolates collected from the Eco Urban Farming site at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia. Degradation ability was assessed via a Biodegradation Index (IB) across isolates A1a, A1b, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9 and A10. All isolates degraded lipid except A5, with the highest IB found in isolate A1b (1.00). All isolates degraded protein except A7, with the highest IB found in isolate A8 (3.00).

Ahmad Ahsan · · Indonesia

In response to rising demand for perishable produce such as fresh vegetables and fruit driven by healthy-living campaigns, and the weaknesses of traditional supply chain management that lacks demand information for operational decisions such as planting schedules, a paper proposes an information-technology-based integrated supply chain management system for urban agricultural products that lets producers, distribution center administrators, retail administrators, store administrators and consumers share network-wide information. The system is presented as making planting-schedule planning, crop selection, harvest scheduling and demand-fulfillment reporting easier to carry out.

Soo‐Ho Choi, Seunghyun Lee, Eun-Jee Kang, Young-Geun Kim · 농촌지도와 개발 · South Korea

In an urban-rural complex city in South Korea created in 1995 to foster symbiosis between city and countryside, a user survey at the Namyangju Agricultural Technology Center compared how agriculturalists and nonagriculturalists perceive the center's role and function. Agriculturalists mainly visited to take part in agriculture-related education programs, while nonagriculturalists visited more for agricultural understanding, leisure, children's education and hands-on field programs, and nonagriculturalists expressed stronger demand for urban agriculture, research on improving rural living, adjustment education for returning farmers, and farming-promotion functions, pointing to a need for the center to change its services for its growing nonagriculturalist user base.

Yu Wang · · China (Xi'an)

This paper constructed indicators for urban agricultural land use efficiency by incorporating urban agricultural ecosystem service indexes and evaluating their values in Xi'an city using the DEA method, analyzing temporal and spatial changes. Results showed that economic efficiency of agricultural land use gradually increased from 2010 to 2012, reaching 1 in 2011 and 2012, with social and eco-efficiency both in good conditions, indicating increasingly significant urban agriculture service functions. However, economic efficiency decreased spatially from urban core to suburban and rural areas, while social efficiency remained generally high, and eco-efficiency diminished from the city to surrounding counties.

권경호 · 한국생태환경건축학회 학술발표대회 논문집 · South Korea

This study aimed to support the decision of design volume for small rainwater cisterns for urban farming. Using the STORM Rainfall-Runoff Model, a computer simulation was conducted to determine optimal design capacities under specific unit catchment and farming area circumstances. The findings provide guidance for designing rainwater harvesting facilities for urban agriculture.

Chen Ao Nan · 农民致富之友 · China (Wudang District)

A field survey conducted on agricultural parks in Wudang District, Guizhou Province, China, studied the development status, progress, and existing problems of the Wudang District Cherry Modern High-Efficiency Agricultural Demonstration Park. The findings indicated that while the park's construction progressed rapidly and orderly with some innovations in its operating mechanism, it also faced many problems and difficulties.

Sodak Maharisi, Machfud, Agus Maulana · Jurnal Aplikasi Manajemen · Indonesia (South Tangerang City)

This research aimed to formulate alternative strategies for urban agricultural development in South Tangerang City, which faces challenges related to a lack of resources, especially land. Vision and mission were formulated based on content analysis of stakeholder expectations and industry foresight, while strategy formulation used the IE matrix and balanced scorecard framework. The South Tangerang city government's position in developing urban agriculture was located on cell V, and the best strategy was to continue existing programs and activities, increasing their intensity and creating new types of services.

오주석, 김세용 · 한국도시설계학회지 도시설계 · South Korea (Seoul)

This study aims to efficiently introduce and improve the quality of urban agriculture in apartment complexes in South Korea. Focusing on one apartment complex in Seoul, the research analyzed sunlight conditions and resident preferences to identify suitable idle land for urban agriculture. The study derived appropriate crops based on soil depth, sunlight, and support conditions of the idle land, proposing cultivation area calculations, a development plan, and an operational and support system.

王长亮, 王玉 · 农产品市场周刊 · China (Jinan)

This article discusses the concept of "urban agriculture," which originated in the United States in the 1950s and 60s. It defines urban agriculture as modern agriculture in urbanized areas that utilizes rural landscapes, natural ecology, and environmental resources for leisure, tourism, education, and innovation. The text suggests that the development of urban and sightseeing agriculture has promising prospects due to increasing demand for green food and ecological environments.

赵子军 · 中国标准化 · China (Beijing)

This article discusses the path for agricultural modernization in Beijing, China, emphasizing a "city-type" modern agriculture. "City-type" modern agriculture is defined as highly intensive and multifunctional agriculture developed near cities in blurred urban-rural boundaries. It aims to provide urban residents with quality agricultural products and beautiful ecological environments, as well as spaces for leisure, agricultural experiences, and rural understanding.

오주석 · · South Korea

This research aims to improve urban circumstances and boost the quality of domestic urban agriculture by exploring ways to introduce and implement urban agriculture in multi-family housing complexes. The paper first analyzes the current status of urban agriculture via a literature review.

Jin‐Won Kim, In‐Wook Choi, Won-Seok Na, Enkhjargar Baljii, Yong-Man Yu, Young Nam Youn, Young‐Ha Lee · Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety · South Korea (Seoul)

From September to October 2012, 530 samples of nine vegetable types were collected from 11 urban community gardens in Seoul to assess their microbiological quality. Mean total aerobic bacteria and coliforms were detected at 6.3 log CFU/g and 4.3 log CFU/g, respectively, with coliforms found in 67% of samples and E. coli in 2.3%. While foodborne pathogens were not detected, the presence of coliforms and E. coli indicates room for improvement in microbiological safety.

Evy Latifah, Kuntoro Boga, dan Joko Maryono · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · Indonesia (Kediri)

In 2012, a school vegetable garden model was introduced at SMK Negeri Plosoklaten in Kediri, Indonesia, to promote increased vegetable consumption among students. Ten types of vegetables were grown on a 36 m² plot, with students participating in their maintenance. The total harvest was 249.6 kg, equivalent to 683.8 grams per day, demonstrating that a four-member family could consume 171g of vegetables per person per day. This amount met 43% of the WHO's recommended fruit and vegetable intake, or 85% for vegetables alone.

Tian Ming-hu · Beijing Linye Daxue xuebao · China (Beijing)

This paper surveyed 872 residents in Beijing from August to October 2012, using the contingent valuation method to estimate the potential value of Beijing's community gardens. Results showed that the average amount people were willing to pay for community gardens was 1002.62 RMB per person, the average area people tended to rent was 38.80 m² per person, and the total amount people were willing to pay was 12.301 billion RMB.

You Minglu · Guizhou nongye kexue · China

This study defines urban agriculture parks as urban parks integrating ecology, green, humanity, and industry, based on an organic combination of urban and agricultural elements. It proposes strategic thinking and overall design for the development of Tongren's urban agriculture park, drawing on experience reference and practical research, considering the city's natural landscape and agricultural industry features. The study also analyzes different development patterns in specific villages within Tongren City to propose a specific development idea for Tongren as an ecological tourist city.

장진, 오충현 · 한국환경생태학회 학술발표논문집 · South Korea

This study examined the application of urban agriculture's therapeutic properties to address school violence in South Korea, focusing on middle school students. A survey of 77 middle school students in Gangdong-gu A Middle School, conducted from September 15 to October 15, 2014, found that 68.8% had experience growing plants. Students reported that urban farming activities could foster appreciation for life, provide a sense of accomplishment, and help build friendships.

Qing-Long Lin, Soon-Seok Lee, Woo‐Whan Jang · Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning · South Korea

This study analyzed the demand and willingness to pay (WTP) for agricultural experience at Daegu Urban Agriculture Park using the contingent valuation method. A survey of 346 Daegu citizens and logistic analysis showed that sex, age, education, and alienation area for urban agriculture affected the probability of agricultural experience participation. The estimated WTP ranged from 6,052 to 16,436 won, and scenario analysis suggested 25,000 won as the proper participation fee for maximum revenue.

Yan Xu · ScholarWorks@UMassAmherst (University of Massachusetts Amherst) · China

This master project proposes a restoration plan for building a modern agricultural planting garden in an urban area for Shenzhen Central Park, China. The plan is based on field study, literature review, background data analysis, and case studies, addressing challenges such as weak accessibility, lack of social activity, and loss of cultural identity. The proposed multi-functional agricultural planting garden explores the possibility of improving community and urban health through urban agriculture.

Eun Young Choi, 정윤남, 김세용 · 한국도시설계학회지 도시설계 · South Korea (Seoul)

This study in Seoul, South Korea, examined the relationship between the importance of urban agriculture ordinance items, participation satisfaction, and sustainability among urban agriculture participants. Findings show that participants' sustained engagement involves conscious stages, and they prioritize educational and direct support for individuals over indirect government support. The study also identified a difference in perception regarding the importance of ordinance items between experts and participants.

Tô Thi Thu Ha, Paule Moustier, Nguyễn Thị Tân Lộc · Agritrop (Cirad) · Vietnam (Hanoi)

A 2009 survey in Hanoi, Vietnam, involving 47 agricultural households, 14 cooperative heads, 83 non-agricultural households, and 13 public officials, appraised perceptions of peri-urban agriculture. Farmers and agricultural officials were more optimistic about urban agriculture's future than non-farm residents. While most respondents believed agriculture should be maintained for food and employment, residents showed little desire to be involved in urban planning decisions, suggesting that the potential extinction of peri-urban agriculture might not elicit a strong reaction until it is too late.

Min Zhang, LU Feng-jun, MIAO, Runlian, Yan Jin, ZHANG, Min, LU, Fengjun, MIAO, Runlian, JIN, Yan · · China

This paper used a system variable analysis method to establish an urban agricultural development system with six functional variables in China. It summarized the characteristics of different development stages and analyzed the reasons for these characteristics, focusing on cost, efficiency, connection, and risk. The study provided recommendations for promoting China's urban agricultural development based on stage development rules.

장진, 오충현, 권혁문, 최윤정 · 한국환경생태학회 학술발표논문집 · South Korea (Seoul)

This study analyzed the case of the "Haengbokjungsim Yongsan Consumer Cooperative" (Yongsan Cooperative) in Hyochang-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, to provide basic data for policies activating the social economy related to urban agriculture. A survey was conducted among 100 cooperative members from October 15 to November 30, 2013, for 45 days, complemented by literature reviews, field surveys, interviews, and GIS analysis. The findings indicated that 83% of members were women aged 30-40, 4-person households constituted 49%, and the cumulative membership reached 1,027 by December 2013.